The Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Ambassador (Hon.) Ogunsola Adesina Lanre, has commended the initiatives of the Urban Communities Transformation and Empowerment Network (UCTEN), describing its community-focused activities as worthy of support and greater collaboration. The Chairman made the remarks when a five-man delegation of UCTEN, led by its President, Dr. Hafiz Bello, paid a courtesy visit to the Obafemi Owode Local Government leadership. Ambassador Ogunsola Adesina Lanre encouraged UCTEN to strengthen its impact by collaborating with other non-governmental organisations and community-based organisations with similar objectives. He noted that partnerships among organisations working towards common development goals could…
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By Emmanuel Ojo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called YAYI, has assured the people of Remoland that his administration will pursue balanced development and govern without favouring one section of the state over another. Adeola gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, and members of the Remo Traditional Council at the Akarigbo Palace in Sagamu. He was accompanied by Governor Dapo Abiodun; his running mate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun; APC leaders, candidates and supporters. Adeola…
By Segun Olatunji Welcome to the theatre of the desperate, otherwise known as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) premature campaign for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race. If anyone harboured the illusion that the opposition had spent their time since the last election cycle crafting actual policies, the party’s candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu shattered everything to smithereens at Wednesday’s rally in Odogbolu. Instead of offering the Ijebu-Remo heartland a coherent vision, the perpetual candidate treated the crowd to a bitter, logic-defying tirade against the All Progressives Congress (APC) powerhouse, Senator Adeola Olamilekan Yayi. It wasn’t a political speech; it was…
Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham, has reacted to reports of an alleged marital crisis between her and husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi. The rumour went viral after UK-based Nigerian social media commentator, Bukky Jesse, claimed that the couple were no longer on good terms and that Toyin had moved into her newly built house. Reacting to the report in the comment section of an Instagram post, Toyin dismissed the claim and prayed against anything that could cause separation between her and her husband. She wrote, “Ako loruko baba, Omo ati emi mimo. Ori wa ko, eleda wa ko.” The actress also commented…
Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has offered N5 million to anyone who can help locate a woman who alleged that he is the father of her unborn child. Peller made the offer on Thursday, September 17, 2026, days after the unidentified TikTok content creator publicly claimed that she was pregnant for him. The woman had shared a video alleging that she was pregnant for Peller and displayed what she described as a medical report from a doctor. She also claimed that she contacted Peller privately about the pregnancy and alleged that he asked her to terminate it, but that…
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Burna Boy will headline the 2026 NFL halftime show in Paris. Burna Boy will perform at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis during the game between New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 25. The performance will make Burna Boy return to the Stade de France for the second time after making history as the first African musician to headline a solo concert at the stadium in April 2025. This year’s game will mark the NFL’s first regular-season fixture in France. The game which was presented by American Express, will kick off at 2:30 p.m.…
At least eight teams have been eliminated from the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup tournament. They are Argentina, China, Portugal, the United States, England, Japan, France and Poland. This follows the conclusion of Thursday’s Round of 16 fixtures. England lost 3-0 against Nigeria’s Falconets, while France also lost 3-1 against Canada. Colombia defeated Poland 1-0, and North Korea defeated Japan 2-0. Argentina had lost 1-0 against South Korea on Wednesday, while China was beaten by Italy. Portugal lost against Spain, and the United States was beaten by Brazil.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for his side’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Chelle included regulars including captain Wilfred Ndidi, forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Alex Iwobi, and winger Moses Simon in the squad. First choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Ola Aina, and Benjamin Fredrick also returned to the fold. Portugal-based defender, Isaac James teams up with the three-time African champions for the first time, same for forwards George Ilhenikina and Moses Usor. The Super Eagles will host the Barea of Madagascar in a matchday one fixture at the…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia. The three-time African champions will take on Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6. Captain Wilfred Ndidi will lead the squad, alongside key players including Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Benjamin Fredricks, midfielder Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams. Finland-based goalkeeper, Samuel James and Switzerland-based defender, Victory Akpe are among the players called up to the senior national team for the first time. Six midfielders and three forwards will also join the Super…
Manchester City have become the last team to qualify for the last 16 of the Carabao Cup. This follows their 5-0 thrashing of Norwich on Thursday evening. Enzo Maresca’s men went two goals up in the first half, thanks to strikes from Floyd Samba and Rayan Cherki. Allan, Samba and Ryan McAidoo completed the rout after the break. City will now face Brighton who eliminated Manchester United. FULL FIXTURES: Fleetwood vs Arsenal Man City vs Brighton Everton vs Newcastle Sunderland vs Brentford Liverpool vs Chelsea Bradford City vs Peterborough Fulham vs Crystal Palace Bournemouth vs Aston Villa